Comparison of Participative and Directive Leadership Style in Indian Companies

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Executive Summary
The report has thrown light on identifying the comparison between the participative and
directive style of leadership which is being followed in the different companies in the
Indian economy. From the different instances, it can be identified that in the Indian
companies, the gender plays a vital role in choosing the leadership style. However, from
the different examples, it can be identified that the gender should play any role in
deciding on the overall style of leadership as it affects the overall productivity of the
companies. From the comparison, it can be identified that participative style of leadership
plays a vital role in improving the overall success of the company in a positive manner.

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Theoretical Aspect.....................................................................................................................3
Overview of Participative and Directive Leadership Style....................................................3
Comparison of Participative Leadership Style which is practiced in Organizations in
Comparison to Directive Leadership which was practiced in Indian Companies.................4
Analysis of whether Genders Perceive on Different Type of Leadership in India................6
Contextual Aspect......................................................................................................................8
Analysis of whether Participative Leadership Style in India is Influence of Western
Management...........................................................................................................................8
Pragmatic Approach.................................................................................................................10
Analysis of Participative and Directive Leadership Style Work in Cross-Cultural Society in
India......................................................................................................................................10
Conclusion................................................................................................................................11
References................................................................................................................................13

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LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT
Introduction
The report throws light on identifying the difference between the directive
leadership along with participative leadership approach which is being followed in the
different organizations in India. Leadership is the quality of the behavior of the different
individuals wherein they guide the people or the activities in organizing the different
efforts in a positive manner. The main aim and purpose of the report is to identify and
compare between participative and directive style of leadership through proper
justification that will be helpful in identifying the strengths as well as weaknesses in a
proper manner that will be assisting in managing the decisions appropriately.
Theoretical Aspect
Overview of Participative and Directive Leadership Style
As commented by Walker and Aritz (2015), the directive leadership style is one of
the common styles of leadership which was used in a huge manner in the past. The
directive leaders mainly tend to focus on the own opinions along with experiences above
the others. In addition, they try to set direction of mission as well as vision wherein it
means that direct reports are not being offered to offer the different kinds of suggestions
or providing feedback to the leaders. With the implementation of directive leadership, it
helps in providing and creating proper clarity within the expectations related to role. The
different employees are provided with clarity regarding their expectations related to role
which helps them in completing the different projects within the specified deadline and it
helps in improving performance levels of the teams as well (Van Wart, 2013).